Joshua Garza
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Versatile supply chain professional with 8 years of expertise across diverse sectors. Demonstrated success in team leadership, operational efficiency improvement, process enhancement, and strategic workflow optimization. Recently acquired skills in data analytics and visualization to enable more informed decision-making. Currently pursuing an AAS in Computer Information Systems at Portland Community College to further enhance capabilities in this field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Element Six
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Redefined supply chain operations, achieving 20% efficiency boost within the first year
- Managing end-to-end shipping logistics operations for global customers, ensuring seamless coordination of work orders, sales preparation, and customer engagement
- Implemented an innovative inventory classification system, improving accuracy of demand forecasts by 15%
- Developed, standardized and conducted regular training sessions / workshops for staff to foster familiarity with ERP system, enhancing operational efficiency
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of supply chain objectives with organizational goals.
- Served as Inclusion and Diversity Representative, fostering an inclusive workplace culture and promoting diversity initiatives in aim of an improved employee satisfaction score and a more diverse, dynamic team.
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
Supply Chain Technician
St. Charles Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Transformed inventory management practices by efficiently stocking and planning Kanban systems in multiple areas of the hospital, ensuring timely availability of supplies while minimizing stock outs and optimizing inventory levels
- Conducted regular cycle counts of hospital inventory, reducing discrepancies and ensuring reliable inventory data.
Warehouse Supervisor
Safelite Autoglass
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by 25% through the implementation of an effective scheduling and employee allocation system
- Trained and developed a team of 15+ warehouse staff, reducing employee turnover by 10% and improving overall team productivity.
Machinist Team Lead
Moyer Machine and Tool
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Directed a high-performing team, boosting efficiency by 25% within a 6-month span
- Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of a major $1.3 million project, delivered on time and within budget.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Portland Community College
Portland, OR05.2026
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2013
Skills
- Skilled Collaborator
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerBi, Sharepoint, Power Automate)
- Rapid and Adaptive
- Solution Oriented Professional
- Time Management
Certification
- Data Analytics & Visualization - University of Oregon
- EDI Champion - Radius Network
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Element Six
12.2020 - 07.2024
Supply Chain Technician
St. Charles Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Safelite Autoglass
10.2017 - 11.2019
Machinist Team Lead
Moyer Machine and Tool
08.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Portland Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
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